Late-life onset bipolar disorder presenting as a case of pseudo-dementia: a case discussion and review of literature.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Depression and comorbid cognitive impairment in the elderly can be difficult to distinguish from dementia. Adding to the complex differential is that depression may be part of a bipolar illness rather than a unipolar mood disorder. A diligent workup and close monitoring of patients can inform appropriate treatment and can make the difference between recovery and persistence of symptoms. The present case will illustrate how a comprehensive workup utilizing extensive data gathering, laboratory workup, use of neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, and timely treatment can lead to successful clinical outcomes that can be sustained for many years.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Banga, A; Gyurmey, T; Matuskey, D; Connor, DF; Kaplan, RF; Steffens, DC
Published Date
- June 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 86 / 2
Start / End Page
- 235 - 244
PubMed ID
- 23766743
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3670442
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1551-4056
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States